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The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive

Philadelphia and West Chester, PA · $764/week

An intensive dance program focusing on contemporary techniques for aspiring dancers.

▌ Editor's read The Rock School for Dance Education's Contemporary Intensive is a day program for dancers aged 10-24, as indicated on their website. The school itself is a non-profit organization, as stated in their 'About Us' section. While the specific year of operation for this intensive isn't clear, The Rock School has a long history, founded in 1963. The program focuses on contemporary dance techniques, improvisation, and choreography, with a schedule running Monday through Friday. Social media handles for Instagram (@therockschoolforballet) and Facebook (TheRockSchoolforDanceEducation) are active and showcase the school's activities and performances. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this particular program on the website. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for staff. The cost per week is listed as $764.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–24

The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in dance, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 12–24
  • Address: 1101 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
  • Phone: 215-551-7010
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, $25 registration fee

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive

What ages does The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive accept?
The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive is open to children ages 12–24. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive cost?
The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive publishes $764/week for the standard session. USD, $25 registration fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive?
The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive provide lunch?
The Rock School for Dance Education - Contemporary Intensive does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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